The argument form "If A then B; Not B; So, not A" is called
A) modus tollens.
B) constructive dilemma.
C) hypothetical syllogism.
D) modus ponens.

Name: The argument form "If A then B; Not B; So, not A" is called A) modus tollens. B) constructive dilemma. C) hypothetical syllogism. D) modus ponens.
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Modus tollens is a valid form of argument where from "If A then B" and "Not B," one can conclude "Not A."

The Argument Form "If a Then B; Not B; So